Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 55)

GROSVENOR PULFORD HOTEL & SPA 01244 570 560 | www.grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk From the opulent reception with its feature chandelier to the super-stylish design of 75 bedrooms, this four-star hotel represents the height of modern elegance. The impressive red-brick exterior of the original building dates back to the late 19 th -century, and the hotel’s abundance of character comes from its rich heritage, which links back to the Grosvenor estate of the Duke of Westminster. The wonderfully romantic grounds include the beautiful Asian Sensory Garden, the picturesque lake with a quaint wooden bridge and the charming thatched gazebo, all set against a backdrop of the charming Cheshire countryside. The Grosvenor Suite is a grand and opulent space for your vows and celebrations, with capacity for 200 guests. On the other hand, the Belgrave and the Westminster Suites are both recently refurbished and offer you two options for more intimate “I dos” and evening revelries. They can both accommodate 50 guests. Along with the Grosvenor Suite, these spaces can be transformed from day to night with twinkling fairylights, love letters and whimsical blossom trees, as you choose. Alternatively, The Lakeside Gazebo is an ideal spot for romantic al fresco nuptials in the warmer months. THE VICARAGE, CRANAGE 0330 137 3771 | www.flatcaphotels.com/the-vicarage Nestled in the heart of leafy Cheshire, The Vicarage is a highly regarded heritage site dating back to the 17 th century. Now lovingly restored, this relaxed, rural haven with a family-friendly feel, is the ideal place for an intimate wedding celebration. A classical and elegant venue, which can be hired for exclusive use when also booking an evening reception there, it provides a radiant choice of cosy and vintage-themed spaces for you to utilise for your big day. Then, once the night has drawn to a close, rest your head in one of 26 fabulous bedrooms. There are four areas suitable for ceremonies, which can accommodate anywhere between two and 110 guests. The Games Room, for example, can host 25. But if you’re looking to take over the whole place, the Main Bar makes for a beautiful spot for 110 guests to witness you tying the knot. When it comes to the reception, there’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking for an intimate meal for 22 in the Games Room, a cosy candlelight supper in the Library for 40 or the vintage backdrop of the Garden Room for 50. With exclusive use up to 120 guests can enjoy a meal for 230 for an evening reception. What’s more, if you have youngsters on the guest list, they’ll love the new bespoke play area, which is complete with a real tractor and their parents can chill in the outside bar, The Hut. Joe Jord Photography www.gavi njpriest.com 20